Anthony Joseph Norman was born on 24 February 1958 and is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Hull City, Sunderland and Huddersfield Town.
11 Facts About Tony Norman
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Tony Norman holds the record for consecutive appearances for Hull City, playing 226 consecutive League games between August 1983 and September 1988.
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In 2005, as part of the club's centenary celebrations, a poll was carried out to name the top 100 Tigers, and Tony Norman was the highest-placed goalkeeper at number six.
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Tony Norman played a starring role in that cup run, including Man of the Match displays away to West Ham and at home to Chelsea.
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Tony Norman is the only goalkeeper to have played for Sunderland at the old Wembley Stadium twice.
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Tony Norman departed from Sunderland in the summer of 1995 to sign for Brian Horton at Huddersfield Town.
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Tony Norman remained in West Yorkshire for two seasons until he finally called time on his playing career in 1997 at the age of 39.
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Tony Norman made 5 international appearances for Wales, usually serving as deputy to the legendary Neville Southall.
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Since retiring from professional football Tony Norman has been diagnosed with a rare heart condition called cardiomyopathy.
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Tony Norman was appointed Goalkeeping Coach at Darlington 1883 in June 2012.
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Tony Norman was appointed goalkeeping coach at Gateshead on 21 July 2013.